Iran says Hormuz is open to all but enemy-linked ships

Iran says Hormuz is open to all but enemy-linked ships

Key points Iran says Hormuz is open — but not for everyone Iran’s latest message is clear: commercial traffic can pass through Hormuz, but ships linked to nations Tehran sees as hostile may face tighter scrutiny or restrictions. That distinction matters because the strait is not just a regional waterway; it is one of the … Read more

Strait of Hormuz Closed? What Iran’s Radio Warnings Mean for Oil, Shipping and Prices

Strait of Hormuz Closed? What Iran’s Radio Warnings Mean for Oil, Shipping and Prices

Key points What exactly has been reported so far EU naval sources say Iran’s Revolutionary Guard transmitted VHF radio messages telling ships that passage through the Strait is not allowed, and several majors paused shipments pending clarity. Authorities and companies are treating the order as a serious escalation even though Iran has not always confirmed … Read more